$26 SiO₂ spray. Not a ceramic coating.
A budget SiO₂ spray can add slickness and beading between washes, but it isn't a professional ceramic coating. Watch our Car Care 101 reel.
A budget SiO₂ spray can be a handy part of a simple car-care routine. But it's not a ceramic coating, and it's worth knowing the difference.
Where a budget spray fits
In our budget routine, a budget SiO₂ spray is the easy protection step: top it up right after a wash, on clean, dry paint. It adds real slickness and beading between washes.
Why it isn't a ceramic coating
A professional coating is a different product, installed differently. Coatings differ by chemistry, how much film builds, how well it cures, and the prep underneath, which is why water behavior and lifespan vary so much. For the full breakdown, read what your detailer didn't tell you about ceramic coatings.
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